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Cadet SoftHeat EBHN1500W 1,500W 240V Hydronic Electric Baseboard
Dr. Infrared Heater DR-988 5,600W 240V Portable Garage Heater
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Our score
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SCORE6.9 / 10
Our take
The longest SoftHeat at 83 in: 1,500 W on 240 V for a larger room. Same silent, steady heat and the same running cost per BTU as any baseboard.
The plug-in route if you have, or will add, a dedicated 30 A circuit with a NEMA 6-30R outlet, and a heater you can store in summer. Its manual says floor use only, not for household use, and not to leave it running unattended for long.
Type
240V hydronic baseboard
240V garage heater
Max heat output
5,120 BTU/h
n/a
Electric rating
1,500 W
5,600 W
Fuel / power
240V electric
240V electric
Indoor use per manual
Yes; horizontal, level, not below a receptacle
Floor use only; not for household use
Thermostat
No
Yes
Warranty
7 yrbest
1 yr
Watch out for
Thermostat sold separately. A 120 V SoftHeat on a 240 V circuit fails; a 240 V model on 120 V makes a quarter of its heat.
The product page advertises wall or ceiling mounting; the manual says floor heater only. Go by the manual. Not for areas where gasoline, paint or flammable liquids are used or stored.
